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Samsung Electronics workers to stage a strike from July 8-10, according to a union official.

A workers’ union at Samsung Electronics in South Korea has announced a strike from July 8-10, as part of their increasing industrial action against the country’s most valuable company. The…

Decrease in Crypto Hacking Incidents: June Sees a 54.2% Reduction in Losses

June witnessed a significant decline in the financial impact of cryptocurrency hacks, with losses plummeting by 54.2% compared to the previous month. This marked reduction highlights a shift in the…

TikTok’s Instagram competitor, Whee, struggles to gain traction

In an unexpected move earlier this month, TikTok launched a new social app called Whee. This Instagram-like service allows users to take and share photos with friends while offering features…

Honor claims AI is ‘worthless’ without data privacy.

George Zhao, CEO of Chinese smartphone company Honor, stressed the importance of data protection in the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Zhao’s remarks highlight the necessity of safeguarding user data…

Floki Inu Issues Alert on Counterfeit Tokens Across Solana and Base Platforms

Floki Inu, a prominent memecoin project, has issued a warning to its users and the broader cryptocurrency community regarding fraudulent tokens falsely claiming affiliation with its brand. These unauthorized tokens…

TikTok and influencers significantly influence Gen Z’s shopping choices.

Generation Z in the Asia-Pacific region is revolutionizing the fashion industry by taking cues from idols and influencers, significantly driven by the social media platform TikTok, according to a new…

Global Climate Tech Firm Aether Fuels Secures $34M in Series A Funding

Global advanced climate technology company Aether Fuels has announced securing $34 million in Series A financing from a syndicate of global investors. The funding aims to accelerate the company’s efforts…

Chinese AI startups move to Singapore to drive global expansion

When Wu Cunsong and Chen Binghui founded their artificial intelligence startup, Tabcut, two years ago in Hangzhou, China, they quickly encountered numerous challenges, including a lack of venture capital. This…

India’s opposition urges Modi government to investigate Foxconn’s hiring practices

NEW DELHI – India’s opposition Congress party has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to scrutinize Foxconn‘s hiring practices following a Reuters report that revealed the Apple supplier excludes…

Google Acquires Stake in BlackRock-Owned Taiwan Solar Power Company

Google has announced a significant investment in Taiwan’s New Green Power (NGP), a firm owned by a BlackRock fund, with the potential to purchase up to 300 megawatts (MW) of…

South Korea’s SK Hynix plans to invest $75 billion in AI and chip development by 2028.

South Korea’s SK Hynix, the world’s second-largest memory chip maker, announced an ambitious plan to invest 103 trillion won (approximately $74.6 billion) by 2028. This substantial investment aims to strengthen…

Bitget Announces $20 Million Investment Fund to Boost Telegram’s TON Ecosystem

In a significant development for The Open Network (TON), Bitget, a prominent crypto exchange, in partnership with Singapore-based Foresight Ventures, has announced the launch of a $20 million TON Ecosystem…

Australia Enhances Data Program to Identify Non-Compliant Crypto Taxpayers

As the Australian financial year draws to a close on June 30, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) is intensifying its oversight on cryptocurrency gains. With taxpayers starting to lodge their…

Samsara Eco Secures $65 Million to Replace Plastic Packaging

Samsara Eco, an Australian startup specializing in fossil-free polymer resins, secured a substantial $65 million equity funding round on Wednesday, June 26. Co-led by Temasek and Main Sequence, the investment…

Binance Implements Enhanced Security Protocols to Combat Account Misuse

Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange globally, has announced the implementation of new security measures aimed at curbing the misuse of account features and preserving the integrity of its platform. These…

Vanuatu Set to Enact Long-Awaited Cryptocurrency Legislation in September

The Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu is poised to enact a significant digital asset and service provider bill by September. This development, eagerly anticipated by the local and international financial…

Fujifilm, once struggling to sell cameras, now faces overwhelming demand.

TOKYO: For years, Japan’s Fujifilm pivoted away from its legacy camera business to focus on healthcare. But thanks in large part to the TikTok crowd, its retro-themed X100 digital cameras…

Japanese Village Utilizes NFTs to Support Aging Population

Yamakoshi, a secluded village in the Niigata mountains of Japan, has embarked on a unique digital initiative to support its aging population. Through the sale of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), the…

SoftBank partners with Tempus to launch AI healthcare joint venture in Japan

SoftBank Group founder Masayoshi Son announced on Thursday that the Japanese tech giant has established a joint venture in the country with Chicago-based health tech company Tempus. Together, the pair…

Major Australian News Broadcaster’s YouTube Channel Hijacked by Crypto Scammers

The YouTube channel of Seven Network, a leading Australian broadcaster, was compromised by cryptocurrency scammers, showcasing deepfake videos of Elon Musk promoting a crypto giveaway scam. The channel, known for…